Gold Coast Airport Guide (OOL)

Overview

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and is also known as Coolangatta Airport. The Gold Coast Airport is located in the southern end of the Gold Coast 62 miles from Brisbane Queensland, Australia. The airport originally opened in 1936 as three grass runways. In 2012, 5.5 million passengers passed through the Gold Coast Airport, making it the 6th busiest airport in Australia.

Transfer between Terminals

Gold Coast Airport has a single terminal building. The airport’s terminal is accessible by foot.

Nearby Airport Hotels

Gold Coast Airport Motel, 95 Golden Four Drive, North Kirra, Coolangatta, Queensland 4225, Australia, Located just 350 meters from the airport terminal, this hotel boasts secure parking and a shuttle bus service that transports guests to and from the airport. Pacific Place Apartments, Cnr. Graham St & Golden Four Drive, Bilinga, Queensland 4225, Australia, Located within walking distance of the airport, this hotel offers its guests underground parking and beach access.

Transport into Town

Bus: Two local bus routes operated by Surfside Bus lines serve the Gold Coast Airport. Bus 702 travels to Southport via Gold Coast Highway. Bus 761 travels to Varsity Lakes Rail via The Pines. Shuttle: Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle travels from Gold Coast Airport to hotels throughout the Gold Coast. Link Transfers travels eight times per day between the Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane. Rail: There are frequent trains from Brisbane Central to Robina Train Station. The train station is connected to the airport via the Surfside Bus #761.

Airport Lounges

There are two special lounges inside the Gold Coast Airport. Virgin Lounge and the Qantas Club are both located inside the airport. The Virgin Lounge is available to Velocity Platinum and Gold and partner airline reciprocal status members, Virgin Australia lounge members, and Single Entry pass holders. The Qantas Club is available to Qantas Club members and Partner members.

Major Airlines

Approximately nine airlines provide service to Gold Coast Airport. Gold Coast Airport is a hub for Jetstar and SEAIR Pacific.

Airport Facilities

Free wireless internet is available throughout the airport. There are 10 retail stores and 11 eateries inside the Gold Coast Airport.

Car Parking

There are two parking options at the Gold Coast Airport. Short-term parking is the closest parking to Terminal 1 and is ideal for stays under 10 hours. Short-term parking rates range from $5 for 30 minutes to $15 for one day. Long-term covered parking is located close to Terminal 1 and costs $22 a day. Long-term uncovered parking is located near Terminal 1 and costs $16 a day.